Bear Valley

Elevation

  • Top: 2591 m
  • Vertical Drop: 579 m
  • Bottom: 2012 m
  • Longest Run: 1 km
  • Skiable Terrain: 680 hectares

Bear Valley carefully maintains a longstanding reputation for family friendliness, a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and end-of-the day comraderie. The mountain offers 1,280 acres of terrain on 100 runs along a 1,900 foot vertical drop. There's free shuttle service from hotels and the village to lifts, good mountain logistics and plenty of places to kick off your boots and talk over the day's runs. The sundeck barbecues are a favorite, as is the Monte Wolfe Saloon.

Area Recreation Profile

Mountain biking, rollerblading, bicycle touring, hiking/walking, backpacking, camping, flatwater kayaking, whitewater rafting, fishing, volleyball, tennis, rock climbing, and competitions and festivals.

Important Dates

  • Projected Days Open: 151
  • Days Open Last Year: 165
  • Years Open: 45
  • Average Snowfall: 914 cm

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 25% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 40% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 25% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 10%

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 9
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams N/A
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes N/A
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads N/A
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs N/A
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs 2
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs 0
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 1

Piste Map

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Weather

Thursday, 24 May 2012 18:54:00 EDT
Clear
57°F / 13°C
Wind 20 mph
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Bear Valley Contact Information

Bear Valley
Highway 4 @ Highway 207
Bear Valley
95223

Email: fun@bearvalley.com
Phone: (209) 753-2301
Website: Bear Valley website

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